NOVEL WEB Chapter 380: The First Round of Combat
The first round of the team brawl had begun.
With a sharp whistle from the referee, the atmosphere in the arena shifted instantly, becoming tense and intense. Teams from various planets launched their attacks, and the battle erupted without warning.
Enzo led Alfa Planet's team to a strategic position, preparing for defense and counterattack. They knew that in such a chaotic brawl, staying calm and united was crucial.
"Stay coordinated, and don't act alone," Enzo murmured, his voice serious.
The team members nodded in agreement, immediately deploying according to their tactical plan. Jordan stood at the front, wielding his longsword, continuously blocking attacks coming from all directions. His swordsmanship was fierce and precise, each strike landing accurately on an enemy's vital points.
Bruce Brown, on the other hand, hid in the shadows, utilizing Shadow Magic to carry out ambushes and disruptions. His form was like a ghost, swiftly maneuvering across the battlefield, making him difficult for enemies to anticipate.
Kehl positioned himself at a distance, using his precise archery to provide long-range support. His arrows fell like a rainstorm, each shot inflicting significant damage on the enemy.
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Liliana, as the core commander of the team, kept a close watch on the battlefield's dynamics, directing the team's coordination and attacks. Her leadership allowed Alfa Planet's team to gradually gain the upper hand in the chaotic combat.
However, just at that moment, an unexpected turn of events occurred.
A warrior from Gamma Planet suddenly charged at Liliana, aiming to knock her down. Though Liliana reacted swiftly, she was still struck by a punch, and she felt a momentary dizziness.
"Liliana!" Enzo cried out in alarm, rushing forward to assist.
But just as he was about to reach Liliana, a mage from Betta Planet suddenly launched an attack, sending a searing flame towards Enzo.
Enzo had no choice but to dodge quickly, missing the best opportunity to save Liliana. In the meantime, the Gamma Planet warrior took advantage of the opening and knocked Liliana to the ground, temporarily incapacitating her.
"Damn it!" Enzo roared, turning and charging at the Gamma Planet warrior. He swung his longsword fiercely, engaging in a brutal close-quarters battle.
However, in the midst of the chaos, Alfa Planet's team gradually found themselves at a disadvantage. They not only had to deal with attacks from enemies across various planets but also had to constantly monitor Liliana's safety.
"Hold on, everyone!" Enzo shouted, his voice determined, "We can't give up!"
The team members clenched their teeth upon hearing Enzo's words, continuing to engage fiercely with the enemy. They knew this was the moment that would test their unity and willpower.
At that moment, Cruise Main suddenly activated Shadow Ambush! His figure flickered, appearing behind an enemy, delivering a powerful punch that sent the foe crashing to the ground. Charcot quickly followed suit, using his agility and powerful magical abilities to keep the enemies on their toes.
With the addition of Cruise Main and Charcot, Alfa Planet's team began to regain their rhythm. They started coordinating their attacks methodically, gradually turning the tide of battle in their favor.
"Well done, Cruise, Charcot!" Enzo shouted loudly. "Keep up this coordination!"
The team members responded to Enzo's call, moving even more cohesively. Jordan continued to wield his longsword, blocking incoming attacks from all sides. Bruce Brown used Shadow Magic to carry out surprise attacks and disruptions. Kehl maintained his position at a distance, providing long-range support. Liliana, though injured, persevered and kept directing the team's movements.
With everyone's collective effort, Alfa Planet's team slowly gained the upper hand. They pushed back the enemy's advances and gradually brought the battlefield under their control.
However, just then, a much stronger enemy appeared—a Shadow Magic sorceress from Delta Planet, Ashanti! She wore a black magical robe, her eyes glimmering with mysterious light. Wielding a staff, she sent waves of shadow energy surging toward Alfa Planet's team.
"Everyone, be careful! That's Ashanti, a Shadow Magic sorceress from Delta Planet!" Enzo warned loudly.
The team members immediately became alert. They knew Ashanti was a formidable opponent. Jordan swung his longsword to block her attacks. Bruce Brown tried to counter her with his own Shadow Magic, while Kehl relentlessly shot arrows at Ashanti, attempting to disrupt her movements.
Yet, Ashanti was incredibly powerful. She effortlessly parried Alfa Planet's team's attacks and began to gain the upper hand. Her Shadow Magic made her a difficult adversary, and the team found themselves struggling to cope with her attacks. They had no idea how to counter her overwhelming power.
"What should we do?" Liliana asked urgently, her voice laced with concern.
Enzo frowned deeply, thinking of a way to counter Ashanti. He knew that if this continued, Alfa Planet's team would likely be defeated by her. He had to come up with a strategy to deal with Ashanti.
At that moment, Cruise Main suddenly had an idea. He leaned in and whispered to Enzo, "Enzo Lord, I have a plan to deal with Ashanti."
"What plan?" Enzo immediately asked.
Enzo's eyes brightened at his words, eager to hear more. "What plan? Hurry, tell me!"
Cruise Main smiled faintly and whispered, "Although Ashanti's Shadow Magic is powerful, she has a fatal weakness—her divine energy is relatively weak. If we can concentrate our attacks on her mind, we might be able to break through her defenses."
Enzo's heart stirred at these words. He turned to Liliana and asked, "Liliana, can you use your water magic to create a Magic Circle that could interfere with the enemy's mind?"
Liliana thought for a moment and nodded. "I can try, but I'll need some time to prepare."
Enzo nodded immediately. "Good, then it's up to you. Everyone else, protect Liliana with everything you've got and buy her some time."
The team members nodded in unison and began to carry out Enzo's orders. Jordan continued to wield his longsword, blocking enemy attacks. Bruce Brown used his Shadow Magic to disrupt and surprise the enemies. Kehl, from a distance, shot arrows with precise accuracy to keep the enemies at bay and buy Liliana the precious time she needed.
Under the protection of her teammates, Liliana focused all her energy on preparing the Water Magic Circle. Her hands moved in intricate patterns, and she chanted softly. Streams of clear water poured from her hands, swirling in the air to form a complex, glowing Magic Circle.
Ashanti's face changed slightly upon seeing this. She hadn't expected Alfa Planet's team to identify her weakness and prepare an attack specifically for her. She immediately increased the power of her Shadow Magic, trying to disrupt Liliana's spellcasting.
However, Alfa Planet's team did not give her that chance. Jordan and Bruce Brown launched their attacks to divert Ashanti's attention, while Kehl continued to fire arrows at her, preventing her from focusing on Liliana.
Thanks to their combined efforts, Liliana finally completed her Water Magic Circle. A brilliant light shot out from the Magic Circle, striking directly at Ashanti's spiritual core.
Ashanti screamed in agony as her body flickered, losing all combat capability. Her Shadow Magic dissipated, and the Alfa Planet team seized the opportunity to launch their counterattack.
However, the battle was far from over.
Though Ashanti had been temporarily defeated by Liliana's Water Magic Circle, the teams from other planets did not relent. After witnessing the strength displayed by Alfa Planet's team, they became even more cautious and escalated their assault.
"Don't slack off, keep fighting!" Enzo's voice rang out loudly, resolute amidst the chaos of the battlefield.
At his command, the team members rallied, pressing forward in their fierce battle against the enemy. Jordan wielded his longsword as he engaged in an intense fight with a warrior from Zeta Planet. Bruce Brown used his Shadow Magic to create continuous disruptions across the battlefield. Kehl, from a distance, shot his arrows with pinpoint accuracy, providing support for his teammates.
Cruise Main and Charcot also displayed their formidable skills. Cruise Main's Shadow Magic made it impossible for the enemies to predict his movements, while Charcot, with his agility and powerful magic, kept causing trouble for their opponents.
Thanks to their combined efforts, Alfa Planet's team gradually regained control and began to take the upper hand. They successfully repelled the enemy's attacks and started to dominate the battlefield, slowly turning the tide in their favor.
Just as they seemed to be gaining the advantage, an unexpected event occurred. A mysterious warrior from an unknown planet suddenly charged toward Enzo. His speed was so overwhelming that Enzo was caught off guard.
"Enzo Lord, be careful!" the team members shouted in unison.
Enzo reacted swiftly, immediately drawing upon the elemental energy within his body to form a shield, blocking the mysterious warrior's attack. However, the strength of the mysterious warrior was formidable, and his assault caused cracks to appear in Enzo's shield.
"Who are you? Why are you attacking me?" Enzo questioned as he continued to defend against the strikes.
The mysterious warrior sneered, replying, "I am a warrior from Shadow Planet. Our goal is to win this competition. Your Alfa Planet team is our biggest threat, so I must eliminate you first."
Enzo's anger flared as he heard this. He hadn't expected such a cowardly tactic, that the mysterious warrior would try to defeat him with a sneak attack.
"You won't get away with this!" Enzo roared, channeling all of his elemental energy into a fierce counterattack.
The battle between the two was intense, with elemental forces intertwining and creating blinding flashes of light across the battlefield. The other teams, upon witnessing the power of the clash, paused their fights, mesmerized by this high-level confrontation.
Enzo and the mysterious warrior fought for a long time, their strengths evenly matched, with neither side able to gain a decisive advantage. But just then, Liliana suddenly called out, "Enzo Lord, I found his weakness!"
Enzo's spirits lifted upon hearing this. He immediately followed Liliana's instructions, focusing his attacks on the mysterious warrior's vulnerability. Under Liliana's guidance, Enzo's strikes grew more precise, slowly forcing the mysterious warrior into a defensive position.